Releases include Michael Card’s Gospel-focused music and rockers We As Human

MATTHEW
Michael Card
InterVarsity Press
9780830838035
June 12

A companion CD to Matthew: The Gospel of Identity (IVP Books) from the “Biblical Imagination Series,” Matthew: The Penultimate Question aims to help the listener engage with the Gospel of Matthew. The CD includes 10 new songs from best-selling artist Michael Card.

Orders: 800-843-7225.

WE AS HUMAN
We As Human
Atlantic/Word Records (Word Distribution)
075678732089
June 25

Recorded in Los Angeles under the direction of producer Howard Benson (Skillet, Three Days Grace, My Chemical Romance), the 10-track, self-titled rock release is the first full-length album from Nashville band We As Human. 

Comprised of lead singer Justin Cordle and members Jake Jones, Justin Forshaw, Adam Osborne and Dave Draggoo, We As Human was discovered by Skillet lead singer John Cooper and signed to Atlantic/Word Records via Hear It Loud, a partnership helmed by Cooper, manager Zach Kelm and attorney Todd Rubenstein. 

The project features special appearances from Cooper and Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf. Highlights include songs “Strike Back” and “We Fall Apart.” 

WE WON’T BE SHAKEN
Building 429
Essential Records (Provident Distribution)
083061097929
June 4

Working again with producers Jason Ingram and Rob Hawkins, pop/rock band Building 429 recorded 10 new songs for We Won’t Be Shaken with messages that aim to encourage listeners to erase fear, stand firm and believe in a God who cannot be shaken.

The album includes a new, live acoustic version of the band’s No. 1 Billboard Christian Song of the Year, “Where I Belong.”